Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR
Nikon
77 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Professional
Street
Macro
Specifications
| Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.25x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
